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Manchester United’s Gareth Bale move could be wrecked by Jose Mourinho’s treatment of Luke Shaw

Welsh superstar and the under-fire defender share an agency and the Special One's criticism is reportedly a major concern

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JOSE MOURINHO'S treatment of Luke Shaw could torpedo Gareth Bale's Manchester United move, according to reports.

The Real Madrid superstar, 28, and under-fire Shaw are represented by the same agency.

 Gareth Bale has been linked with a Real Madrid exit but would he want to work under Jose Mourinho?
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Gareth Bale has been linked with a Real Madrid exit but would he want to work under Jose Mourinho?Credit: Getty - Contributor

And the claims Bale's representatives are concerned at Mourinho's treatment of the United defender, 22.

Bale became Wales' all-time record goalscorer with his hat-trick against China and is chasing a fourth Champions League title in five years.

But there has been increasing speculation that he is heading for Old Trafford this summer.

Wales boss Ryan Giggs has told Bale he belongs in the Spanish capital.

 Luke Shaw has come under fire from United boss Jose Mourinho
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Luke Shaw has come under fire from United boss Jose MourinhoCredit: Reuters
 Ryan Giggs thinks Gareth Bale should stay at Real Madrid
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Ryan Giggs thinks Gareth Bale should stay at Real MadridCredit: AP:Associated Press

But team-mates are already convinced the £86million is returning to the Premier League, according to .

Mourinho's public criticism of Shaw could yet throw a spanner in the works, however.


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The Special One substituted the left-back 45 minutes into the win over Brighton.

But it was Mourinho's decision to publicly slam his charge afterwards that is the biggest cause for concern.

 Gareth Bale has won the Champions League three times in four seasons at Real Madrid
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Gareth Bale has won the Champions League three times in four seasons at Real MadridCredit: Getty - Contributor
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